What it takes to be a man

Tyrek Durham listens closely as Edward Harris Jr. of Everlasting Investments teach a life and career skills lesson to boys at the Boys and Girls Club in Goldsboro. Harris is teaching a six-week program titled Passport to Manhood. The program teaches young men the skills they will need to succeed as adults.

Growing up, Edward Harris Jr. spent many a day at the Boys & Girls Club on Royall Avenue. Marvin Ford, who has worked at the club for 21 years, 12 of those as unit director, used to caution Harris against...